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homeschool essentials

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Tonya

the supplies, curriculum, and binding setup we use every single day. nothing fancy, just what actually works for our homeschool. 🖤

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supplies

printing + binding

curriculum

organization

supplies

the everyday essentials we actually use. pencils, markers, erasers, and journals that hold up to real homeschool life. 🖤

no drying out, no losing caps. the retractable tip is a game changer for homeschool. 🖤

Crayola Clicks Retractable Tip Markers

same as the regulars but neon and washable. my kid loves these and i love that they wash out. 🖤

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Crayola Clicks Neon Markers

the only erasers that actually erase cleanly without smearing. we go through these constantly. 🖤

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Pentel Hi-Polymer Large White Eraser

the reliable ones. pre-sharpened means we're not stopping school to find the sharpener. 🖤

Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened HB Pencils, 10ct

the fun ones that make my kid actually want to use them. 🖤

Ticonderoga Neon Pencil

perfect for early writers. the picture space on top and lines on the bottom make it easy. 🖤

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Mead Primary Journal Story Tablet, 7.5x9.75, K-2, 100 Sheets

simple and sturdy. we use these for everything. 🖤

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Mead Primary Composition Book, Grades K-2, Blue Marble

colorful, simple, and actually useful for learning to count. we use them for math and my preschooler loves to just build with them too. the kind of thing that works for multiple ages and gets used way more than you'd expect.

MathLink Cubes

such a helpful tool for learning to tell time. the hands only move in the direction of an actual clock which makes a big difference when you're teaching the concept. color coded and easy to read. we loved having this for homeschool. 🖤

Clock

printing + binding

the setup that makes printed curriculum actually work. printer, binding punch, coils, and the tools to cut them. print it, bind it, done. 🖤

the best printer we have ever had. the ecotank is a game changer — we have printed a ton of curriculum and worksheets and still haven't even used half the ink. no more running out of cartridges at the worst possible time. a must have for any homescho...

Epson EcoTank ET-4950 Wireless All-in-One Color Supertank Inkjet Printer

the laminator that makes our homeschool setup complete. super simple to use and pairs perfectly with the ecotank printer. just grab your pouches, slip in what you want to laminate, and done. we use it for worksheets, activities, and anything we want ...

Thermal Laminator

the pouches we use with our laminator. simple to use and make it easy to laminate a variety of things. comes in a few different counts so grab whatever works best for you. 🖤

Thermal Laminating Pouches

the binding tool that actually makes sense. simple to use, no complicated setup, and it makes printed curriculum look and feel like a real workbook. 🖤

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GBC ProClick P50 Manual Desktop Punch

the coils that can be used with the proclick punch. 200 pack means you're set for a long time. we use these for all our printed curriculum and worksheets. 🖤

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Binditek 200 Pack Plastic Spiral Binding Coils, 8 Sizes, Black

i only use 2 pairs out of the set but it was the best bang for the buck. i use them to cut the coils for my binding setup when printing curriculum. small, easy to use, and the whole set comes in a zippered case. worth it just for the two i actually r...

Kobalt Assorted Pliers 6 -Piece

curriculum

we used the good and the beautiful as our main curriculum for our first year with additional resources sprinkled in. a reason for handwriting came in once she finished the handwriting portion of the good and beautiful. sharing what worked for us and ...

clean, simple handwriting curriculum. easy to use and not overwhelming. 🖤 i love that it incorporates bible verses easily.

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A Reason for Handwriting: Level A

the one i actually recommend to every homeschool mom. simple, structured, and it works. 🖤

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Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

what we used for our first year of homeschool and it was great overall. well organized, easy to use, and covers a lot. the one thing i'll say is some of the games included weren't really our thing — so we are looking into other options for next year....

The Good and the Beautiful

organization

the cabinet, baskets, bins, and locks that keep everything in its place. we use a mix of woven baskets, stackable clear bins with lids, and magazine style bins to keep the homeschool supplies organized and the toddler out. 🖤

the cabinet that finally gave our homeschool stuff a home. plenty of storage, fits well in our living room where we do school, and the color matches the rest of the space. looks good and actually keeps everything organized. a game changer for keeping...

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Classical Tall Cabinet Navy Blue w/ Glass Door

a must have with a toddler in the house. keeps little hands out of the homeschool cabinet so the supplies actually stay where they belong. simple and it works. 🖤

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U-Shaped Sliding Cabinet Child Safety Locks

the basket we use in the glass portion of our homeschool cabinet to store school stuff. lightweight, sturdy, and looks good with our living room decor. fair warning — it did smell pretty strong at first but the smell went away for us over time. once ...

Woven Water Hyacinth Folio Bin - Brightroom™: Handwoven Decorative Basket for 13" Cube Storage, Multicolor Naturals

we have a few of these in our homeschool cabinet. one holds her books, another keeps headphones, chargers, and odds and ends organized. lightweight, sturdy, and looks good in the space. same as the folio bin — did have a smell at first but it went aw...

Small Woven Water Hyacinth Milk Crate - Brightroom™: Handwoven Storage Basket, 11" Cube System Compatible

the bigger size we use for curriculum and paper storage in our homeschool cabinet. clear so you can see exactly what’s inside, and they stack well as long as you keep the right lid on. one tip — grab these in store so you’re sure to get the lids. 🖤

11L Stacking Clear Bin with Lid - Brightroom™

the smaller version for various supplies. same idea — clear, stackable, and keeps everything organized. we use both sizes in our homeschool cabinet and they work great together. get them in store to make sure you get the lids. 🖤

6L Stacking Clear Bin with Lid - Brightroom™